Made in Wales, Powering the World: Wales’ Global Advantage in Compound Semiconductors

Some of the world’s most powerful technologies begin life in Wales.

Home to the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, Wales is delivering breakthroughs that are transforming the world, from AI and electric vehicles to the green energy systems of tomorrow.

These chips are the unsung heroes behind cleaner, smarter, faster tech, and more than 95% of what’s made here is exported to power solutions across the globe.

In this panel, you’ll hear from the leaders shaping one of Wales’ most exciting and globally significant sectors. We’ll explore how this world-class ecosystem - spanning research, design, and advanced manufacturing - is not only solving global challenges, but also driving economic growth, attracting investment, creating high-value jobs, and enabling Wales‘ growing industries, such as offshore wind, EV automotive and AI.